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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelCX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,035 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $33,157 $24,760 $24,020
Technology Package 2,435    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Technology Package 2,094    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 2,435 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 2,094 3,885 4,780
Destination 880 750 750
Total Price $38,350 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $36,131 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,992
Model Year201520122012
ModelCX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,350$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-2,9450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,405$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$36,131$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-2,7750-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,356$29,395$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520122012
ModelCX-9OptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,895$4,950$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7750-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelCX-9Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.0 in
Length200.6 in190.7 in
Width76.2 in72.1 in
Height68.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,318 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40No
Rear bumper protector40No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested98035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested267541%
Total Not Requested378059%

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